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Control states reported softer spirits and wine performance in May, driven in part by fewer selling days across several markets. Spirits sales declined, with 9L volume down -1.7% and $Vol down -4.4%, resulting in a -2.7% price mix.

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March Control States spirits sales improved versus February, with 9L volume increasing +1.2% and $Vol decreasing -1.6%, resulting in a -2.8% price mix.

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Control States began the year with January 9L volume declining -2.1% and $Vol decreasing -3.7%, resulting in a negative price mix of -1.6%. The volume decline was partially attributable to four fewer selling days in Michigan, the second-largest spirits control state.

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December closed 2025 on a modestly positive note for spirits, with 9L volume increasing +0.4%, despite $Vol declining -1.4%, resulting in a negative price mix of -1.8%.

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Control States spirits sales returned to growth in September, with 9L volume up +0.7% versus last year. However, $Vol declined -0.9%, resulting in a -1.6% negative price mix.

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Control States spirits sales contracted in August, with 9L volume down -0.9% compared to the same month last year with $Vol declining -3.0%, driving a negative price mix of -2.1%. 

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In June, Control State spirits sales continued to decline, with 9L volume down -2.3% compared to the same month last year.

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This AI basics article sets the foundation for what organizations need to understand about AI. NABCA’s Margaret Barchine connected with Brown–Forman’s Amit Parulekar for a question & answer (Q & A) session about AI in the beverage alcohol space. Click here for the news release.

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Total Control States spirits sales 9L volume grew by +4.5% compared to July of last year leading to a +4.3% $Vol growth with a negative -0.2% price mix.  

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ARLINGTON, VA (March 28, 2024)—Kathie Durbin, director Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS), was voted incoming chair-elect to the NABCA Board of Directors.

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